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Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently joins two or more vertebrae to eliminate motion at a painful or unstable spinal segment. At Merrillville Injury Care, Dr. Bernard Rerri, MD performs spinal fusion procedures at our onsite ambulatory surgery center for patients with spinal instability, severe disc disease, or failed conservative treatment.
When Spinal Fusion Is Recommended
Spinal fusion may be recommended for patients with spinal instability, spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra), severe degenerative disc disease, recurrent disc herniation, spinal fractures, or spinal stenosis with instability. Fusion is typically considered after conservative treatment options — including physical therapy, injections, and medication — have failed to provide adequate relief.
Fusion Approaches
Dr. Rerri performs several fusion approaches depending on the specific condition and spinal level: anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), and lateral interbody fusion. Each approach has specific advantages, and Dr. Rerri selects the technique that offers the best outcome for each patient’s individual anatomy and condition.